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MAGNIFICIENT REGENCY VILLA - 8 BEDs - 3 RECEPTIONS - 12 ACRES OF GARDENS & WOODLAND

£1,400,000 Lindale, Cumbria, LA11 6NA

Scott Bainbridge Residential Sales & Lettings 37 Market Place Kendal Cumbria LA9 4TP 01539 725496 [email protected]

Scott Bainbridge are delighted to offer for sale this exceptional detached Regency Villa which was designed and built by renowned architect George Webster as his own family home in 1827. Containing many unusual features and full of character this quality property is set in a secluded yet convenient location just above Lindale in 12 acres of informal landscaped wooded gardens and grounds. It is a property that has to be discovered and its viewing is highly recommended. This quality property has been sympathetically restored and updated and currently comprises an extremely attractive much loved family home together with a very successful holiday cottage. The property has further potential to create a stunning grand house or to build on the holiday accommodation business if required.

Introduction

Entrance Hall 3.35m x 2.69m (11'0" x 8'10")

In the south of the Lake District National Park, Eller How is ten minutes from the southern end of Lake Windermere and fifteen minutes from junction 36 of the M6. There are sea views from the summer house in the grounds and fabulous views of the Lakeland hills ten minutes walk up the fell behind the house.

Utility 2.39m x 1.91m (7'10" x 6'3")

Main House

Kitchen/Breakfast Room 6.10m x 3.78m (20'0" x 12'5")

The East wing is entered via an impressive columned porch. The ground floor comprises reception hall with Minton tiled floor, spacious drawing room with large open grate fire and feature Webster marble fire place, superb large sunny aspected bay window which allows the light to flood into the room. A feature of the room is the finely detailed coving and ceiling rose. At the rear there is a second sitting room with feature Dent marble fireplace with wood burner and French doors out to the courtyard. The property has a farmhouse kitchen with traditional stone flagged floor, Belfast sink, a range of antique pine units with slate work surfaces complete with Aga, utility room and cloaks/WC. The property also has a useful range of dry cellars.

Cellar Rooms Room1 3.33m x 2.39m Room 2 3.23m x 2.03m Room 3 2.03m x 1.75m

Drawing Room 8.28m x 4.80m (27'2" x 15'9") Sitting Room 3.20m x 3.88m (10'6" x 12'9") Upper Landing Bedroom 1 4.80m x 4.40m (15'9" x 14'5") Bedroom 2 3.85m x 3.41m (12'8" x 11'2") Bedroom 3 3.86m x 3.43m (12'8" x 11'3") Bedroom 4 3.28m x 2.72m (10'9" x 8'11") Bedroom 5 3.33m x 2.51m (10'11" x 8'3")

Bathroom 3.96 x 3.76 (13'0" x 12'4")

Upstairs Landing

West Wing

Bedroom 1 with Ensuite 8.05m x 4.90m (26'5" x 16'1")

The West wing is currently a highly regarded self-contained holiday let complete with its own access and gardens. Tastefully updated this property has proved a popular holiday destination and the atmospheric grandeur of the property combined with secluded woodland setting means that guests return numerous times. The accommodation is currently laid out as follows, reception hall, dining kitchen with a quality range of modern units with integrated appliances including island breakfast bar, utility room, store cupboard, two generous ground floor bedrooms both with en suite facilities. There is a spacious galleried landing which provides access to a magnificent first floor drawing room/sitting room with magnificent open fireplace and large windows under a delightful period decorative coved ceiling. The first floor master bedroom is equally opulent with its unusual collection of 'heads' holding up the ceiling, splendid balcony, Victorian bathroom with additional separate WC.

Reception Hall 3.45m x 2.74m (11'4" x 9'0") Dining Kitchen 6.50m x 4.29m (21'4" x 14'1") Utility 2.62m x 2.21m (8'7" x 7'3") Bedroom 2 With Ensuite 6.02m x 4.88m (19'9" x 16'0") Bedroom 3 With Ensuite 4.32m x 3.30m (14'2" x 10'10")

Sitting Room 7.21m x 7.06m (23'8" x 23'2") Exterior Outside there are 12 acres of delightful wooded grounds to explore with ornamental lake, superb viewpoints, formal flower garden and the property even has its own ruined folly. There is ample car parking, a garage and a range of outbuildings providing implement and wood storage. From turning off the road through the stone columned gates one cannot help but be captivated by this impressive house.

Exterior

Sitting Room

Exterior

Dining Kitchen

Kitchen/Breakfast Room

Drawing Room

Sitting Room

Upper Landing

Bedroom 1 with Ensuite

Entrance Hall

Bedroom 1 with Ensuite

Entrance Hall

Location Directions to LA11 6NA - Proceed out of Kendal south along the A591at the Brettargh Holt roundabout turn right onto the A590. Continue on this road taking the second exit at the Meathop roundabout continue on up Lindale Brow, exit left signposted Cartmel and High Newton at the top of the rise, turn right to double back under the A590 and then rejoin the A590 proceeding south for approximately 500 yards whereby take the second private entrance marked by stone pillars into the property. Follow the driveway past two cottages and then take the right fork to arrive at the

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• Exceptional detached Regency Villa was designed and built by renowned architect George Webster as his own family home in 1827. 12 Acres of Informal Landscaped Wooded Gardens and Grounds. WEST WING Successfully utilised as a holiday cottage with rental income of £33,000 per annum

Services - The property has oil fired central heating, mains water, septic tank drainage, mains electricity. Viewing - Strictly by appointment through the selling agents - Scott Bainbridge 01539 725496

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Scott Bainbridge Residential Sales & Lettings 37 Market Place Kendal, LA9 4TP [email protected] | www.scottbainbridge.co.uk | 01539 725496 Disclaimer: The foregoing particulars have been prepared for the convenience for enquiries and whilst believed to be correct their accuracy is not warranted.